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The deadline is Oct. 10 Deadlines to nominate first-year teachers for the Kansas Horizon Award and nominate students for presidential scholars, presidential scholars in career and technical education (CTE) and the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The KSDE Special Education and Title Services (SETS) Administrators Quarterly #2 meeting is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., on Oct. 15, in Wichita.
Across Kansas, leaders are helping teachers translate knowledge of structured literacy into daily classroom practice. KSDE, in partnership with TNTP, invites you to join the “Supporting Quality Literacy Instruction Through Materials” professional learning series, which will focus on key practices from the science of reading and apply them within district-selected materials to strengthen literacy instruction.
Join KSDE and Educate Kansas for the 2nd Annual BOOST Summit, June 29–30, 2026, at Emporia State University. This powerful two-day event will offer an opportunity to collaborate, exchange innovative ideas, and develop proactive solutions to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention across the state.
The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) provides evidence-based professional learning and technical assistance, grounded in the federal requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
As part of the KSDE partnership with Renaissance, districts can now schedule virtual sessions at no cost covering FastBridge topics of their choosing. These are one-hour sessions and must be held prior to December 31, 2025. These sessions will be open to other districts as well.
September
25: Fall Vacancy Report (FVR) due. Educator Data Collection System (EDCS) remains open for entering data in the Licensed Personnel Report (LPR) for the 2025-26 school year. Contact Leslie Bruton, leslie.bruton@ksde.gov, or (785) 296–8011, with questions about EDCS and/or training opportunities.
26: Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot data due. Contact Amanda Petersen, Amanda.Petersen@ksde.gov or Stacy Clarke, Stacy.Clarke@ksde.gov, with questions.
26: REQUIRED: Responses for Title IV-A Expenditure Survey SFY 24/25. Contact Roxanne Zillinger, rzillinger@ksde.org, or (785) 296-7260, with questions.
26: Curriculum leaders meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishop Professional Development Center, 3601 S.W. 31st, in Topeka. Contact Pat Bone, pat.bone@ksde.gov, with questions.
30: Deadline for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grantees to use 2024-25 funds. Contact Arleen Anderson at (785) 296-2276 or arleen.anderson@ksde.gov with questions.
30: Deadline to resubmit Civic Advocacy Network applications. Contact Jessica Dorsey, jessica.dorsey@ksde.gov, with questions.
Across Kansas, leaders are helping teachers translate knowledge of structured literacy into daily classroom practice. KSDE, in partnership with The New Teacher Project (TNTP), invites you to join the “Supporting Quality Literacy Instruction Through Materials” professional learning series, which will focus on key practices from the science of reading and apply them within district-selected materials to strengthen literacy instruction.
The 12th Annual Northeast Educators Rising Conference will be 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., on Nov. 5, at MidAmerica Nazarene University, in Olathe.
22: Count Day. Contact Fiscal Auditing, 785-296-4976 or auditing@ksde.gov with questions.
22-23: CDL proxy testing and ELDT theory training, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Goddard USD 265’s Challenger Intermediate School team room, 325 N. Walnut, in Goddard. Click here to register. Contact Keith Dreiling, keith.dreiling@ksde.gov, with questions.
Olathe USD 233 and Judge Robert J. Wonnell of the Kansas 10th Judicial Court in Olathe invite all Kansas third grade students to participate in a nationwide virtual live mock trial at 10:30 a.m., on Sept. 17, to celebrate Constitution Day.
KSDE is hosting higher education program reviewer training in October with two virtual options.
Higher education institutions must have approved programs for all areas for which they make licensing recommendations so these program reviews are vital to maintaining strong educator preparation in Kansas.
By Jessica Dorsey, director, Kansas Volunteer Commission
The Kansas Volunteer Commission is excited to announce the 2025 Civic Engagement Conference, to be held on Nov. 4-5 at Washburn University’s Memorial Union. Each day of the conference will function as its own standalone event, but we encourage participants to attend both days for maximum impact.
12: ESEA program administrator webinar series, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/gvXHng. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
15: Higher education program reviewer training registration deadline. Register here for the Oct. 20 and 23 virtual trainings. Contact Catherine Chmidling, catherine.chmidling@ksde.gov, with questions.
17: Constitution Day virtual mock trial for third grade students,10:30 a.m. Go to https://www.olatheschools.org/mock-trial to register and access instructional materials to prepare for the mock trial at no cost. Contact #Johnson-ConstitutionDay@kscourts.gov with questions.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is accepting nominations for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year. Every school district is encouraged to nominate one exemplary elementary classroom teacher and one exemplary secondary classroom teacher for this prestigious award.
The Kansas Volunteer Commission is excited to announce the 2025 Civic Engagement Conference, to be held on Nov. 4-5 at Washburn University’s Memorial Union.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) testing and Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and instruction will be available for school transportation professionals Sept. 22-23, in Goddard. Attendance is required for both days.
Join parents from across Kansas for this one-day conference in September of learning, connection and inspiration. Participants will spend the day connecting and learning from one another.
The Kansas Local Interagency Coordinating Council Fall Retreat is a free, virtual opportunity appropriate for all early educators and families. This year’s retreat is titled, “Screen Time and Young Minds: What’s the Real Impact – And What Can We Do Instead?”
By Danedri Herbert, Office of the Kansas Attorney General
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering hope, and promoting action to prevent suicide and support those affected by it. Suicide remains a leading cause of death in Kansas and across the United States. Every conversation, act of kindness, and connection can make a difference. Through awareness, education, and support, we can work together to save lives.
5: ESEA program meeting, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., The Foundry, 400 S.W. 33rd Street, in Topeka. Register here: https://ksdetasn.org/events/GqGgqw. Contact Twyla Sprouse, twyla.sprouse@ksde.gov, or (785) 296-6714, with questions.
5: KESA 2.0 information sessions (repeat of spring session information), in-person, Greenbush South, in Girard. Free and no registration is required. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
8: KESA 2.0 virtual monthly update, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join the meeting here. Contact Rue Huereca-Retana, Rue.Huereca-Retana@ksde.gov, with questions.
9: Secondary transition webinar, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Contact Stacie Martin, Stacie.Martin@ksde.gov, with questions.
9-10: Kansas State Board of Education monthly meeting, Landon State Office Building, 900 S.W. Jackson, in Topeka. Click here for the agenda and meeting materials.
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